Event includes buying, trading bicycles, bike corral, slowest bicycle race -- Summit Cycling center will present Akron’s largest bicycle swap meet, Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 at Lock 3 park in Downtown Akron. Hours are 5:30 to 11 p.m. April 15 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 16. Bicycle sellers may have swap meet space for free to sell extra cycling … [Read more...]
Wandering Aesthetics announces theatre games classes at Akron Children’s Museum
Wandering Aesthetics is proud to announce two brand new classes beginning Friday, March 11th - PLAY: Theater Games w/ Wandering Aesthetics. This is a collaborative effort between Wandering Aesthetics and the Akron Children’s Museum. Wandering Aesthetics uses a play-based approach to teach, guiding students to learn through imagination, movement and … [Read more...]
African-American Festival offers education, unity, health resources
Last weekend, the Akron African-American Festival at Lock 3 celebrated its 35th year. What began as a community event in West Akron’s Lane Field is now a daylong celebration of African-American culture, art, food, entertainment and enterprise. This year’s happening was a culmination of years-long planning by a group of dedicated members, both living and deceased, who have … [Read more...]
Learn about environmentally friendly workplace resources, recycle old phones at Green Fair May 1
(Courtesy of the city of Akron) The city of Akron, along with Summit County and the Downtown Akron Partnership, are sponsoring the 7th Annual Green Fair, Friday, May 1, in Downtown Akron at Lock 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is geared toward anyone wanting to learn more about environmental friendly resources and products that could be used in the workplace. There … [Read more...]
‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ fundraiser has strong university ties this year (Article and Video)
Rape Crisis Center hosts 10th annual event April 24 at Lock 3 -- As residents lace up for the Walk A Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser this week to help put an end to sexual violence, the Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties is making tremendous strides to create awareness around sexual violence in our community. The agency opened a satellite office last year on the … [Read more...]
Global Village Fest seeks postcard designs from young artists
Design a postcard to celebrate Akron’s diversity -- The Global Village Festival of Greater Akron is seeking young artists to design a postcard honoring this year’s theme: Heirloom Gardens. The contest is open to any Summit County student in grades K through 5. Entries must be received by July 31. Any entries received past this date will be displayed at the festival but … [Read more...]
Firefighters, police compete with chili recipes (VIDEO)
At the recent 8th annual Firefighters Chili Challenge at Lock 3, the firefighters came out victorious once again with the winning chili recipe. The event is an annual challenge by local firefighters to other departments across the city to determine who has the winning chili recipe, with the proceeds benefiting Akron Children's Hospital's burn unit. Each contest provided … [Read more...]
Lighting of the Christmas Tree at Lock 3 (Video)
Here are some highlights from the annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree, at Lock 3, which coincided with the seasonal opening of the ice skating rink. … [Read more...]
‘Power of One’ brings youth football camp to Lock 3
On June 22, 2013 Lock 3 hosted a youth football camp presented by the Power of One, a local group dedicated to bringing the community closer together by mentoring young people. A free event themed “Each of Us can Make a Difference in the Community” was jam-packed with instructions by high school and college coaches of basic fundamentals as well as entertainment for both boys … [Read more...]
Access women’s shelter wants runners to ‘Kick Up Your Heels’
Whether it's stilettos, kitten, sling back or wedges, strap 'em on and race to the finish the line for the third annual Kick Up Your Heels 5K, 1M walk and Stiletto Sprint on Saturday, May 11. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the event starting and finishing at Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron. The race will benefit the ACCESS homeless shelter, providing funds for costs of … [Read more...]
